Trump says steep drop-off in international travel to the U.S. is 'not a big deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the decline in international tourism to the U.S., attributing it partly to “nationalism” among foreign travelers, although he expressed skepticism about this factor. During a press exchange, he dismissed concerns about high-profile detentions at U.S. entry points, asserting that the country is the “tourism capital of the world.” The drop in visitors has been linked to various factors, including Trump’s tariffs, confrontational rhetoric, and updated travel advisories from countries like Canada, Germany, and the U.K. warning about potential difficulties in traveling to the U.S.

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